🌱 High School Exhibition Of Bands + Tennessee Monkeypox Vaccinations

Good morning, friends. It's Friday in Franklin and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Hope you all have a great day.

First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Williamson County High School Exhibition of Bands is scheduled for Saturday at 7:00 p.m. All nine marching bands will be at Summit High for the performance. Each marching band will have the opportunity to perform portions of their respective halftime shows. There is a $10 admission fee to attend. (Williamson Source)
2. Tennessee has a limited supply of Monkeypox vaccinations. Currently, there have been 192 Monkeypox cases throughout the state. There is no appointment needed to receive a vaccine through the Williamson County Health Department, however. The vaccines are available for county residents at the Franklin Clinic Monday through Friday. (Tennessee Lookout)
3. Williamson County Schools high school students have been recognized by the four National Recognition Programs. Students apply for the program beginning their sophomore year. To qualify for the recognition, a student must have at least a 3.5 GPA. Click the following link for the full list of students. (Williamson Source)

Today in Franklin:

• Franklin Sustainability Commission At Franklin City Hall (8:00 AM)
• Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group At The Franklin Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Franklin reports that the lane closure on State Route 96 near downtown is due to Tennessee Department of Transportation construction. The work will lower manhole casings while improving ADA sidewalks and ramps. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Visit Franklin has created a travel itinerary to get the most out of Franklin in a short period of time. Click to view the guide. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• The City of Franklin reminds the community that only water goes down a storm drain. No grease! (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.